FantasyIreland
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FDJ could step into his boots.
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8 | Ilkay Gundogan - 2022/23
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FDJ could step into his boots.
PrezIke
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Heard some of my respected podcasters refer to not noticing Gundo in the derby, which I can understand given what makes him so effective, are attributes and contributions that can go far more easily undetected.
However, even if you watch the first 8 minutes to our 1st goal, we see a vintage Gundo performance of the kind that was sadly why some perhaps didn't notice or even like him so much until his breakout season 2 years ago.
The same reasons I gather is related to why he became Pep's first signing.
I observed signs of Gundo's football intelligence and technical prowess. A master of turning up to be involved in possession of almost any kind: retaining possession, pre-pass/assists and buildup from almost anywhere on the pitch.
I saw him direct players both in our own half whilst under pressure or Utd's, including Haaland on one sequence to drop back into space whilst we were in possession.
Oh, and on the first goal by Foden, he made the 2nd of back to back one touch passes in the scintillating 5 pass sequence that led to it.
Bernardo always stands out far easier because of his work rate and energy displayed that fans always gravitate towards in any sport.
I think Gundo's calmness - something that is vital - ends up being so important, has ironically been something some use against him as some sign of being more passive. I think that's declined quite a bit for obvious reasons, but the hidden aspect to his game is something I think you have to be looking for to see.
I believe Gundo knows his strengths and weaknesses well. He is no super athlete, and recovered from some injuries that some might never return from.
His experience is clearly respected by his teammates given his captaincy ranking, and he relies on being more calculating, wiseend sage of football, who can still provide a burst of pace to arrive late into the box and score when, but best to keep your opponent guessing with such an arsenal and under the radar can be one way a smart player could seek to exploit this.
However, even if you watch the first 8 minutes to our 1st goal, we see a vintage Gundo performance of the kind that was sadly why some perhaps didn't notice or even like him so much until his breakout season 2 years ago.
The same reasons I gather is related to why he became Pep's first signing.
I observed signs of Gundo's football intelligence and technical prowess. A master of turning up to be involved in possession of almost any kind: retaining possession, pre-pass/assists and buildup from almost anywhere on the pitch.
I saw him direct players both in our own half whilst under pressure or Utd's, including Haaland on one sequence to drop back into space whilst we were in possession.
Oh, and on the first goal by Foden, he made the 2nd of back to back one touch passes in the scintillating 5 pass sequence that led to it.
Bernardo always stands out far easier because of his work rate and energy displayed that fans always gravitate towards in any sport.
I think Gundo's calmness - something that is vital - ends up being so important, has ironically been something some use against him as some sign of being more passive. I think that's declined quite a bit for obvious reasons, but the hidden aspect to his game is something I think you have to be looking for to see.
I believe Gundo knows his strengths and weaknesses well. He is no super athlete, and recovered from some injuries that some might never return from.
His experience is clearly respected by his teammates given his captaincy ranking, and he relies on being more calculating, wiseend sage of football, who can still provide a burst of pace to arrive late into the box and score when, but best to keep your opponent guessing with such an arsenal and under the radar can be one way a smart player could seek to exploit this.
chesterbells
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Love him.
Tricky_Trev
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It’s incredibly important that we get him to extend for another year or two. We cannot afford to lose Bernardo and Gundogan in the summer. That’s a killer. But I don’t know what his intentions are.
chesterbells
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Jude runs, Ilkay passes. Sorted.It’s incredibly important that we get him to extend for another year or two. We cannot afford to lose Bernardo and Gundogan in the summer. That’s a killer.
(Though Bernardo can do both ;-)
Zin 'messiah' Zimmer
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I have a feeling he’ll be involved in a deal for the eternal Peter Pan, Jude but he’s another who goes down as one of our best, class!
FantasyIreland
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Sublime.
I'd love him to be another Arteta when the boots are hung up
I'd love him to be another Arteta when the boots are hung up
Sublime the right word for his performance tonight. Majestic footballerSublime.
I'd love him to be another Arteta when the boots are hung up
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